DoW Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Clinical/Translational Research Award
Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526DMDRPCTRA
About the Opportunity
The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program (DMDRP) Clinical/Translational Research Award (CTRA) supports advanced translational research to accelerate promising ideas in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) research toward clinical applications. Research must address at least one of the FY26 CTRA Focus Areas. Projects investigating therapies efficacious across the life span are strongly encouraged.
Distinctive Features
The FY26 CTRA offers two funding levels:
- Funding Level 1: Supports smaller, less complex preclinical and/or clinical research.
- Funding Level 2: Supports larger, more complex preclinical and/or clinical research.
The FY26 CTRA also offers a Partnering PI Option (PPIO) to support meaningful collaborations between two investigators on the proposed research project. The PPIO has two eligibility categories:
- Early-Career Partnering PI: For independent, early-career investigators within 10 years of their first faculty appointment (or equivalent) by the time of application submission.
- Established Interdisciplinary Partnering PI: For independent investigators at all academic levels, or equivalent, in an area other than muscular dystrophy, seeking to transition to a career in DMD, bringing their expertise to the field.
Preliminary data are required for all applications. Pilot clinical trials and clinical trial readiness studies to inform the development of drugs, devices, and other interventions are allowed.
Eligibility
Unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarification in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
Funding Details
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $8,460,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 6
- Assistance Listing: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development
- Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Key Dates
- Posted Date: June 17, 2026
- Last Updated Date: June 24, 2026
- Current Closing Date for Applications: September 18, 2026
- Archive Date: October 18, 2026
Contact Information
For assistance, contact the eBRAP Help Desk:
- Phone: 301-682-5507
- Email: help@eBRAP.org